“If you think differently, you’ll act differently.” It’s a huge tenet of counseling. Counselors challenge thinking processes in order to change behaviors. Some of these thinking patterns are called cognitive distortions. Cognitive distortions are filters we set up for recognizing patterns in the world, but they aren’t accurate patterns. We set them up for our…
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By Magdalena Horn Even back in ancient Greece, horses were used to help relieve both mental and physical pain. At Spring Gardens Recovery, we believe in its value as well. What is Equine Therapy? Equine therapy is a type of therapy tool that, as the name suggests, revolves around using horses in therapy sessions. While…
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Your loved one is in a rehab program. You’ve been down a long and tortuous road. There are a lot of things you could be feeling right now…exhaustion, relief, anger, pain, hope, sadness, worry… The one thing you know is that sooner or later, your loved one will be home. What do you do between…
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I’m working on developing a new habit. It’s a very simple one. I’m learning how to clean up after I eat. For some of us, that’s pretty basic, but as someone who has had ADHD and sensory issues my entire life, my attention gets easily distracted. When my plate is empty or my tummy is…
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Transition (n.): When life throws something at us that significantly changes our direction, altering how we view ourselves. Sometimes it’s a good thing–graduation, marriage, parenthood, promotion, retirement. Sometimes it’s not–a spouse dying, “empty-nest” syndrome, losing a job, being a victim of crime. Transitions can be triggered by either something good or something bad, and they…
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What does “self-care” mean to you? For many people, it means time at the salon, a massage, a great meal out, or that longed-for vacation. Most people define self-care as “doing something nice for yourself that helps break up the stress and make you feel good for a while.” Some people cry “Self-care! I deserve…
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You may have heard through the news that several treatment centers and drug rehab facilities in Florida have been found to be unethical. This can be discouraging to those in need of treatment services. Certainly, some treatment centers have ethics and integrity, but how can you tell? Who can you trust? If you are a…
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If you are looking into attending a drug and alcohol treatment center for help with addiction, a common question that many people have is the cost. Alcohol and drug rehab can be expensive if you’re paying out of pocket—which is why having insurance is a viable option. What if you don’t have insurance, or if…
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As you screen rehabs for your best fit, maybe you wonder, “How long does addiction recovery take?” This common question answers differently for each person. Much depends on how you approach treatment, whether you engage in your rehab program, and which treatment program you enter. After all, your individual recovery focuses on what helps you…
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New Year’s Eve has become a celebration that involves alcohol. It’s no longer about watching the ball drop or spending time with loved ones. For many, having a drink or champagne flute in hand at the stroke of midnight is a must. In contrast, there’s First Night 2018. How First Night 2018 Can Become Your…
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